Raps Shopping Klieza....

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A report out of Lithuania suggest the Raptors are trying to find a new home for rarely-used small forward Leinas Kleiza. (Hat tip to Hoopshype.com for the translation.)

WHO the hell wants him? Pretty sure the only way we get rid of him is Amnesty when was the last time he played??? wasnt it Memphis?

I guess it means Klieza aongside someone in a deal, seriously who would take this out of shape, ball chucking injury prone player?

Even if he wasnt injured and out of shape, he still does not have a place on this team.

I honestly have no clue who would take him, but this is a league where players in a worse spot than Kleiza have gotten many more chances. I would not be too shocked if a team really dry on the wing grabbed him with Bargnani and Anderson or something.

I'm sure the Raptors would love to get something in return for Kleiza - they've been paying him to do nothing for roughly the entire season. But I doubt there's any real market for him because of the same reasons.

He shoots 30% from three and that's supposed to be his specialty. Can't see anyone being terribly interested in him, unless they think he can provide some bulk at the three (why would one even want that?). Amnestying is an option right now, but it's not going to do much since the Raptors are way over the cap and it wouldn't be in a position to sign someone. Maybe if they unload Bargnani's salary (and somehow take an expiring in return), shed more salary somehow, and then amnesty Kleiza, it might be able to add some flexibility.

Remember, when you amnesty someone you still have to pay them. It only doesn't count against your cap.

I dont see Klieza being moved for anything useful I see Amnesty his only real way out of town, no doubt BC is trying to get something for him though. He and Pieturs are just sitting in the shadows now.. If there is anything I did like about Klieza it was his attitude it was fresh at times especially judging on how overall "soft" the Raps were.

Amnesty should be reserved for Bargnani. He has over 20 million in contract left after this season while Kleiza has 5 million left. They will be difficult to deal as they are well known defensive liabilities, are prone to injuries, and shoot a low percentage, something they're supposed to be good at.